Pain in back when taking deep breaths sometimes not all the time can anyone clarify these symptoms with anxiety

[Leebowles98]

Can anxiety when taking a deep breath cause pain in my upper back near the side cause I’ve had a chest X-ray and it’s come back all clear and had my lungs and heart listened to but obviously still have the pain in back when taking deep breaths and also feels like I’m having half breaths had this constantly for 12weeks/3months just worried it’s going to kills me eventually kill just need some reassurance it won’t or it’s not anything serious

I also take my oxygen and thats between 97 to 99 very rare 96 Also peak flow I get about 590

[Galyndra1217]

Hi, yes, I’ve have the same feeling sometimes. Short breaths, feel like I’m forgetting to breath. So annoying. My thoughts are affecting my breathing. When I’m busy, I don’t think about and breathe normal. Soon as I’m not doing anything, it’s back.. lasts for awhile sometimes. Back to your question, yes I have that feeling too. My back feels tight. Could be back related or muscle tension. It’s good you got the chest x Ray. We have to figure out what is making us anxious and try to change it or find coping skills. I look up so many things on google to help me with is. It’s awful, we are convinced there is something so wrong with our health. We have to change our thoughts. It’s not easy sometimes. Sorry for the long text. Reach out if you want to talk. So grateful for this site. It really helps. 🌝